| Make : VOLVO | Model : F86 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770401 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V209000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19781018 | Date Received by ODI: 19780927 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 290 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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